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Jessie Wilson Obituary
83, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on April 20, 2011. She was born in Waynesburg, PA to Jacob Lantz (Cain) and Mary Alice Cain, the youngest of 7 girls. She was the one who cleared dance floors with her jitterbug; stopped traffic in downtown Pittsburgh in her blue velvet suit; and rode her bicycle all over Maryvale until she was 80 years old, because she had never learned to drive. She was the one who loved camping in her RV in Clint Wells, Happy Jack, AZ and who had a strong and trusting relationship with God. Jessie is survived by her 4 daughters: Bonnie Reamer (Scottsdale, AZ), Leslie Katusa (Sun City, AZ), Tracey (Paul) Winton (Cottonwood, AZ), and Amy (Joe) Downey (Glendale, AZ). She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Donnie Pearl Shaw, who continues to reside in Waynesburg, PA. A private memorial service is being held in Glendale, AZ, May 14th, 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jessie Wilson
Carol Wilds
April 30, 2011
Amy and Family,
May
Friends comfort you
Faith uphold you
Loving memories heal your heart
With sympathy
LaRayne Chavez
April 28, 2011
Amy & Family,
In the deepest,darkest moments of our lives, we need to affirm what is true:We are loved,there is a greater plan, and God is still in control.My prayers are with all of you,Jessie will be missed by all who knew her.Gods Peace and Love be with you all.
Karen Longo-Veverka
April 28, 2011
Dearest Bonnie and family,
What a beautiful woman you Mom was...her beauty will continue to shine through in her children and grandchildren.
May she rest in peace.
Karen (Longo) Veverka
Donna Hart
April 28, 2011
To Bonnie, Jen, Jess and Hay and their families,
Heartfelt condolences to you in your loss. May you find comfort in your love for each other and the wonderful memories of your mother and grandmother.
Warmest regards,
Donna
Laurie Hopkins
April 27, 2011
We always enjoyed visiting with Jessie at all the gatherings when the kids were young. She was "Gammy" to all the little ones! The family is in our prayers.
Meg-a Lee
April 27, 2011
Gammy. I love you so much and miss you so much already. You are so amazing and beautiful. You gave me an amazing Mommy and every time I help her with something I think of you. You always told me how wonderful she is and how much she does for everyone and that you want me to help her. I do my best Gammy, but even though she's being so strong through this time, she needs more help. I know you're going to be there all the time to make things easier. You're the best, I love you most. Phil. 4:13
Meg-a Lee
April 27, 2011
gammy. i love you so much and miss you so much already. you are so amazing and beautiful. you gave me an amazing mommy and every time i help her with something i think of you. you always told me how wonderful she is and how much she does for everyone and that you want me to help her. i do my best gammy, but even though she's being so strong through this time, she needs more help. i know you're going to be there all the time to make things easier. you're the best, i love you most.
phil. 4:13
I love you more than you'll ever know.
Amy Beth
April 27, 2011
Mommy. Everywhere I go in this house I think of you. I sit in your chair outside and think of you. Your room is clean and ready for you to come back. I miss you and love you "more than you'll ever know".
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